Caring teachers, strong academics
Bay Area Mom · Mar 2026
5.0
Our daughter has thrived here. Teachers know each child by name and reading levels jumped within one semester.
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Magnet9-12 Verified
Lowell High School
1101 Eucalyptus Dr, San Francisco, CA 94132·San Francisco County·San Francisco Unified School District
4.4(376)
Overview
Historic academic magnet, long known for college-prep rigor.
Source: California Department of Education and verified parent reviews.
Academic snapshot
2,700
Enrollment
26:1
Student / teacher
4.4
Parent rating
Free (public)
Tuition
Programs
APSpeech & DebateHonors
Special education support
This school offers documented services and accommodations. ParentGuider advocates can help you navigate enrollment, IEPs, and 504 Plans.
- Resource Specialist Program
What parents love
- +Academics
- +Alumni network
Things to consider
- –High pressure
Parent reviews
Great community
K-Dad · Feb 2026
4.0
PTA is active, communication is consistent. Pickup logistics can be chaotic but otherwise excellent.
Inclusive and responsive IEP team
SpEd Parent · Jan 2026
5.0
The resource team genuinely partners with families. Our IEP meetings feel collaborative, not adversarial.
Parent Q&A
How does the school handle homework load?+
Most teachers cap homework at grade-appropriate levels; honors classes assign more reading.
What's the transportation situation?+
School buses are available within district boundaries; many families carpool or walk.
How responsive is the office to parent emails?+
Parents report 24-48 hour turnaround on most requests during the school year.
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School data sourced from the California Department of Education (CDE). Parent ratings and reviews shown here are illustrative samples.